The proposed changes clarify that incomplete applications expire after one year pursuant to 456.013(1), F.S., and require an application fee and a new application to be considered for licensure.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B17-2.001Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes clarify that incomplete applications expire after one year pursuant to 456.013(1), F.S., and require an application fee and a new application to be considered for licensure.

SUMMARY: The proposed changes clarify that an incomplete application shall expire one year after initial filing, and that upon expiration an applicant must submit a new application and fee to be considered for licensure. Rule language providing instructions for applicants who fail to pass a required examination is redundant and is deleted.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.025(1), (3), 486.025, 486.041, 486.081(2), 486.085 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 456.025(1), (3), (10), (11), 456.036(3), (4), (7), (8), (12), 456.065(3), 486.041, 486.061, 486.081, 486.085(1), (4), 486.103, 486.106, 486.107, 486.108(1), (4) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B17-2.001 Fees.

(1) Each applicant for licensure shall pay a nonrefundable an application fee payable to the Department of Health. An incomplete application shall expire 1 year after initial filing. Upon expiration of an incomplete application, an applicant must submit a new application and fee to be considered for licensure. The application fee is nonrefundable and is valid for one year from the original submission of the application. After one year from the date of original submission of an application and fee, an applicant must submit a new application and fee to be considered for licensure.

(2) through (12) No change.

(13) An applicant who fails to pass the national examination and/or the laws and rules examination must meet the requirements of subsections (2) and (3) as applicable.

Rulemaking Authority 456.025(1), (3), 486.025, 486.041, 486.081(2), 486.085 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (2), 456.025(1), (3), (10), (11), 456.036(3), (4), (7), (8), (12), 456.065(3), 486.041, 486.061, 486.081, 486.085(1), (4), 486.103, 486.106, 486.107, 486.108(1), (4) FS. History–New 12-13-83, Amended 5-29-85, Formerly 21M-7.25, Amended 6-20-89, Formerly 21M-7.025, 21MM-2.001, 61F11-2.001, 59Y-2.001, Amended 2-1-99, 4-18-04, 6-1-09, 12-24-13, 1-19-16,                                 .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 27, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 30, 2016